Tag: Dani Olmo

It's pretty much standard practice at this point for Barcelona to make a high-priced attacking signing that most people think is gross overpay and bound to be on "worst of" transfer listicles for the next decade, because they've done it time and time again over the last several years. So when Barcelona decided to throw more than 60 million euros at Dani Olmo this summer and basically force other outgoings in order to even afford his registration, the collective eyerolling began, including from actual Barcelona supporters themselves. The thing about Barcelona is they do sign talented attacking players, and Olmo at 60 million euros would be worth it for so many teams. But it was like, look, Barcelona have weaknesses on the left wing, the No. 6, and a few other places. So why spend so m...

Barcelona have just signed one of the most talented players on the transfer market and one of the most impressive performers at Euro 2024, yet they are being roundly criticized by even their own fans for the move. Dani Olmo is headed to Barcelona from RB Leipzig for a 60 million euro transfer fee after weeks of negotiations, and his signing comes in the aftermath of a failed pursuit of Athletic Club star Nico Williams, who has been one of LaLiga's best wingers over the past two seasons. Williams was an even bigger part of Spain's Euro 2024 triumph and tabbed by Barcelona star and national teammate Lamine Yamal as a dream signing for Barca; the two formed an unstoppable winger partnership this summer. Olmo could be faced with the task of being the next starting left winger for Barc...